Russell County Public Schools


Summary:

The Russell County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving a predominantly white and economically disadvantaged student population.

Among the standout schools in the district are Belfast Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia with exceptional test scores, and Swords Creek Elementary and Honaker Elementary, which also perform very well and achieve high proficiency rates across multiple subjects. However, a few schools, such as Lebanon High and Lebanon Elementary, have seen declining performance over time.

The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools having very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This appears to be a key factor in the disparities in test scores observed between the highest and lowest performing schools, particularly in math and science. Despite these challenges, the standout schools demonstrate that strong academic achievement is possible even in high-poverty areas, providing valuable insights for the district as it works to improve outcomes for all students.

District Detail

 84 Dr. Lorraine C. Turner Driv
Lebanon, VA 24266

 (276) 889-6500

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 130 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,454

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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